Our Next Meeting....

The DC Comprehensive Plan is the District's 20-year road map guiding the future development in the city. At our next meeting, we will take a look at the DC Comp Plan and its long-term vision regarding affordable housing in the District of Columbia. Join the community in a lively discussion and bring a neighbor with you! View slide presentation here.

New Officers Elected atBiennial Convention

Voters selected two new members to join three returning officers on the executive committee of the Ward 8 Democrats on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the organization's biennial convention.

Jackie Ward, long-time Ward 8 resident and business owner, was elected to the second vice president position. Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8A Chairman, Troy Donte’ Prestwood, will join the team as corresponding secretary. Prestwood, who chaired the 2017 convention committee, previously served as the chair of the organization’s public relations committee.

Ward and Prestwood will join returning officers Charles Wilson, who was reelected president; Leonard Watson, Jr., who will move up one spot from second vice president to first; Tangela Garnett, appointed recording secretary in 2016, was elected to the same role; and Darryl Ross, who was reelected as treasurer.

Photo highlights from 2017 Biennial Convention

The Ward 8 Democrats extends its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Theresa Howe Jones, a founder of the Ward 8 Democrats, DC statehood activist, and longtime Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner from the Bellevue community.

Ward 8 Democrats Statement on the Passing of Marion Christopher Barry

The Ward 8 Democrats joins with members of our community in mourning the loss of long-time resident and former Ward 8 Democratic city council candidate Marion Christopher Barry, the son the late mayor, councilman and civil rights leader Marion S. Barry.

Trayon White Wins Ward 8 Democratic Primary

Endorsed Ward 8 candidate Trayon "Ward Eight" White wins decidedly in a crowded five-way council race that included current incumbent LaRuby May as well as Aaron Holmes, Maurice T. Dickens, and Bonita Goode.